Chi

At a glance

152 dogs named Chi appear in public records. It is used for girls and boys alike (63% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Chi?

#1,272dog name of 19,856
1 in 8,548dogs
152dogs in the records
#1,864cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 63%Boys 38%Not recorded -1%

63% girls · 37% boys among 152 dogs with a recorded sex

Chi over the years

Rising
02.44.82013: 2.2, 2014: 1.1, 2015: 4.2, 2016: 0.2, 2017: 3.2, 2018: 1.4, 2019: 0.2, 2020: 1.1, 2021: 0.5, 2022: 0.7, 2023: 0.5, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Chi per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Chi

Questions

Is Chi a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (63% female).

How popular is Chi for dogs?

Chi is the #1,272 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 152 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Chi?

Chi is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Chi?

Kai, Chai and Kaya sound similar.

What breeds are often named Chi?

Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus and Bull Dog Americans are the breeds most often called Chi.

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